Bolivia · Potosí

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 19:35:47 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
187.6 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

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About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 19:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 187.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 187.6 km
Intermediate
187.6 km
187.6 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

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  • Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
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  • Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia

Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries

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